ELI5. Why is honey and lemon a popular cure for cold like symptoms. What makes lemon more effective than say an orange or lime?

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ELI5. Why is honey and lemon a popular cure for cold like symptoms. What makes lemon more effective than say an orange or lime?

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Honey is antibacterial. It never spoils. And lemon is acidic, also antibacterial.

Combine the two and they have antioxidants which soothe the body

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